MamasHealth.com Home Martial Arts Information Aikido Choosing a Martial Art Hapkido Karate San Shou Tae Kwon Do Links Email Mama Orange seared tofu Inexpensive Treadmills Fitness Accessories Sign up for the MamasHealth Newsletter	What is TaeKwon-Do? TaeKwon-Do is a martial art designed for the purpose of self-defense. It is a modern martial art from Korea that is characterised by its fast, high and spinning kicks. The art of Tae Kwon Do develops posture, graceful movement, excellent coordination, and attention to detail. Some people perceive TaeKwon-Do as a way of life. For them, it involves discipline, technique and mental training, resulting in a strong sense of confidence, spirit and character. TaeKwon-Do is practiced in over 150 countries worldwide. It became an olympic sport during the Olympics in Korea in 1988 TaeKwon-do is also written as "tae kwon do", "taekwon-do" or "t'aegwondo" TaeKwon-Do styles of Movement? TaeKwon-Do incorporates three styles of movement Jumping and Flying: "Tae" means jumping or flying, or to kick or smash with the foot. Punching: "Kwon" means to punch or destroy with the hand or fis. Art: "Do" means art or way, it is the mental aspect. When exercise is done consistently, invaluable physical and mental improvements occur. Students develop real and lasting self-confidence. Taekwon-Do students do exercises which develop strength, flexibility, endurance, speed, balance, memory, concentration, coordination and self-control; to name a few. One of the keys to the success of Taekwon-Do is that the exercises are fun, the students see results, and they are inspired to do more. Benefits of TaeKwon-Do? increase self-confidence release mental stress develop strength, flexibility, endurance, speed, balance, memory, concentration develop a positive attitude improve coordination great physical fitness self-discipline increase self-esteem Who Founded TaeKwon-Do? TaeKwon-Do was founded by General Choi Hong Hi. His purpose of developing TaeKwon-Do was to produce a new Martial Art for the Korean Army. On April 11, 1955, TaeKwon-Do was formally named and established as a Martial Art. Objectives of TaeKwon-Do TaeKwon-Do is based upon 5 main objectives. The objectives of TaeKwon-Do are: to develop an appreciation for Taekwon-Do as a sport and as an art; to achieve physical fitness through positive participation; to improve mental discipline and emotional equanimity; to learn self-defense skills; to develop a sense of responsibility for one self and others.	Featured Book
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